Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar (Commander) - Upgraded

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
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Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Bennie Smith
Ranking the Swords of X and Y in Commander
The Swords of X and Y all have powerful effects and protection. But which ones are the best in Commander? Bennie Smith has your answer.
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Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion68 decks74 decks
80%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
88%inclusion65 decks74 decks
70%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
78%inclusion58 decks74 decks
66%synergy
Open the Armory
78%inclusion58 decks74 decks
65%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
82%inclusion61 decks74 decks
64%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
68%inclusion50 decks74 decks
55%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
66%inclusion49 decks74 decks
54%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
65%inclusion48 decks74 decks
53%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
59%inclusion44 decks74 decks
52%synergy
Rogue's Passage
81%inclusion60 decks74 decks
50%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
86%inclusion64 decks74 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion56 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Boros Charm
68%inclusion50 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Sword of the Animist
59%inclusion44 decks74 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion42 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
57%inclusion42 decks74 decks
47%synergy
Thran Power Suit
55%inclusion41 decks74 decks
49%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
50%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
47%synergy
Sunforger
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
40%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
39%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
40%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
39%synergy
Lizard Blades
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Mother of Runes
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Lion Sash
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Foundry Inspector
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Champion of the Flame
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Starnheim Courser
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Leonin Abunas
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Relic Seeker
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Rabbit Battery
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Shikari
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Giver of Runes
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Fervent Champion
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-9%synergy
Serra Ascendant
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Armory Paladin
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Wear // Tear
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Dispatch
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Dawn Charm
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Return to Dust
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Gods Willing
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Abrade
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Unleash Fury
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Pyroblast
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Rip Apart
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Seize the Day
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Single Combat
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Rath
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Relentless Assault
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Day of Judgment
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Wake the Past
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Response // Resurgence
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Vengeance
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
48%synergy
Argentum Armor
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
42%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
39%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Shadowspear
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Basilisk Collar
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Mask of Memory
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Nettlecyst
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
30%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Buster Sword
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Fireshrieker
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Mithril Coat
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Plate
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Haunted Cloak
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Prowler's Helm
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
36%synergy
All That Glitters
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Forge Anew
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Spirit Mantle
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Timely Ward
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
3%synergy
On Serra's Wings
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Hyena Umbra
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Idolized
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Super State
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Gift
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Flaming Fist
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Axgard Armory
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Den
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Great Furnace
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
5%synergy
War Room
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Needle Spires
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion67 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion59 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
55%inclusion41 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
2%synergy
The Irencrag
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion74 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion74 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion68 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
64%inclusion47 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
62%inclusion46 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Spectator Seating
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
-10%synergy
Sundown Pass
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Garrison
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Plateau
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Peaks
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Alpine Meadow
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Stone Quarry
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
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